Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
337EA4
RGB
51, 126, 164
HSL
200, 53%, 42%
HSB
200, 69%, 64%
CMYK
69, 23, 0, 36
LAB
49, -14, -28
LCH
49, 31, 243
OKLCH
0.56, 0.09, 234
XYZ
16, 18, 38
LUV
49, -28, -39
HWB
200, 20%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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